A Glimpse of Contemporary Indian Cinema
Posted on June 8, 2008 in Travel by Prarthna
The Indian film fraternity envisages films from every region like from the south are Telugu and Tamil films, from the east are Bengali films and Hindi films hosted by the film fraternity at Mumbai. Infact, “bollywood” is the most sensational stage for all budding actors, directors and producers to find their place. This constant battle with the forerunner of the film industry in India, have left regional films on the fringes of fame and popularity.
In the 1990s, with the invention of satellite and/or cable television, have led to a sort of crisis in the Indian Film Industry say critiques. Box office success or failures have thereby taken a whimsical turn.
Both commercial and art films are not finding place today because of the problem of seeking distribution outlets. In contemporary times, filmmakers from both arenas, commercial and art films are looking towards television. It is assumed that the state film financial unit which is also known as the National Film Development Corporation has a huge financial stake in the expansion of the national network.
The crisis is trying to be met by two ways. Firstly, the spontaneous urge to control the piracy of films and secondly investing large amounts in new technologies and story-telling gimmicks.
Directors from the South like Ram Gopal Verma and Mani Ratnam have been first to make such moves. The directors are largely influenced by the new techniques of American Cinema. For instance, an ancient movie, Shiva (directed by Verma and released in 1990) and Raat (in 1991) showcased the use of steadicam and the ruling out any narrative.
Technical expertise, restrained performances and the act of smooth story-telling have led Mani Ratnam to be one of the most profound film directors, writers and producers in India. His films are strategic in embracing styles, implicitness, dynamism and modernity. Inviting movie buffs from all round the country, this film genius has had loads to offer like – Roja, Bombay, Yuva and Guru among some of the most popular Hindi box office hits.
The Indian Film Industry has certainly entertained the public for long, be it Indian or international audiences. It is hoped that both, commercial and art films will find their space in enjoying the acclamation that Ratnam does today.
Watching movies in India was not so much of a pleasure during the early years with the absence of PVRs and Adlabs. Today, such splendid theaters focus on providing the best toilets, delicious snacks and heart thumping Dolby digital sound systems.
So even if the film reviews aren’t too good, the 2-3 hours is an inviting treat for those looking for freedom in entertainment. Spice up your trip to India by sneaking yourself into any theater to experience the true spirit of cinema in contemporary times in India.
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